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McGregor hasn't fought in the UFC since losing to undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in a title fight in October last year. It was his first bout with the promotion in almost two years.

Cerrone has been one of the most active fighters in the company since his debut in 2011, fighting 30 times to a 22-8 record across lightweight and welterweight divisions.